Places And Travel
US Towns That Look Like Ireland
Explore six US towns with scenery reminiscent of Ireland, where stone-walled pastures meet the Atlantic and green headlands overlook the Pacific.
9 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Maryland
Nine Maryland small towns, from Friendsville on the Youghiogheny River to the Ocean City Boardwalk, with Civil War history, bay sailing, and farm-fresh stops.
The County That Grows The Most Corn In America
McLean County, Illinois, harvested 77.31 million bushels of corn in 2025, the most of any US county. How prairie soil and 318,000 acres built that harvest.
Visiting The Best Spots Along Lake Huron's Shoreline
Lake Huron's 3,827 miles of shoreline run from the Pinery's dunes to Tobermory's shipwrecks and on to Mackinac Island, split between Ontario and Michigan.
Netherlands's 10 Most Laid-Back Towns
Ten laid-back towns in the Netherlands, from Giethoorn's canals and Thorn's whitewashed lanes to star-shaped Bourtange and Edam's summer cheese market.
10 Main Streets Where Portugal Comes Alive
Main streets in 10 Portuguese towns, including Óbidos, Tomar, Lagos, and Marvão, are lined with tiled facades, cafes, and craft shops and lead to castles.
9 Best Small Towns To Retire In South Australia
9 small towns in South Australia that suit retirees, with golf in Victor Harbor, Clare Valley wineries, jetty fishing in Wallaroo, and Murray cod in Renmark.
The Flattest National Forest In America
The Flattest National Forest In America is South Carolina’s Francis Marion, where a few feet of elevation separate dry pine ridges from swamps and marsh.
11 Southern California Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
11 Southern California Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start offer homes at less than half the state median, from Route 66 in Barstow to the Imperial Valley.
The State Parks Where Black Bears Den For The Winter
Bears are one of North America's apex predators, and also an essential part of the food chain. Here are the state parks where they den for the winter.
The Natchez Trace Parkway Towns Worth Stopping In
Where to exit the Natchez Trace Parkway, with Dickens weekend in Franklin, doughburgers in Tupelo, Iuka’s covered bridge, and French Camp’s log-cabin cafe.
Where Coral Snakes And Copperheads Overlap
A copperhead’s average bite delivers about a third of a lethal dose. A coral snake’s delivers roughly double. Where the two overlap and why it matters.
The State Parks Where The Deer Rut Peaks In November
Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, and Minnesota state parks offer November deer-watching as the white-tailed rut peaks, plus hunting dates to plan around.
9 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The Southern United States
Wild ponies on Ocracoke, elk at dawn near Jasper, Arkansas, and a free Sunday jam in Floyd, Virginia, in nine of the most peaceful small towns in the South.
8 Ideal Colorado Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
These Colorado towns are remarkably different from one another, but each has enough character to fill three days without making the weekend feel rushed.
The National Forests With The Most Gila Monsters
The National Forests With The Most Gila Monsters reach into Arizona’s desert foothills and New Mexico’s Gila, home to America’s largest native lizard.
The County That Grows The Most Wheat In America
Whitman County, Washington, tops the nation in federal wheat program bushels, a lead built on deep Palouse soil, ample rain, and generations of farm know-how.
11 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Gulf Coast
11 Most Peaceful Small Towns On The Gulf Coast include Magnolia Springs, where mail arrives by boat, and Crystal River, where manatees fill the springs.
12 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Michigan
Michigan's 12 quietest small towns sit on three Great Lakes, with Petoskey stone hunts, cedar saunas in Hancock, and a short canyon walk to Munising Falls.
The State Parks On The Fall Waterfowl Flyway
Every fall, millions of birds make their annual trip south to avoid the cold. The major corridors they follow are known as flyways.
The Desert Counties Bigger Than Small States
From San Bernardino County to Inyo County, these Western desert counties each top 10,000 square miles, making them bigger than several Eastern states.
8 of the Oldest Incorporated Towns in The Great Lakes
Eight of the oldest incorporated towns on the Great Lakes include Sandusky, Ohio, and Mackinac Island, with roots in fur trading, forts, and lake shipping.
10 Of The Best Affordable Towns To Retire In Pennsylvania
In 11 Pennsylvania towns, typical home values fall below the statewide figure, and a 24-hour emergency room is a short drive or walk from downtown.
How Long It Takes A Forest To Recover From Beetle Kill
How Long It Takes A Forest To Recover From Beetle Kill depends on the tree, with lodgepole pine regrowing in decades and spruce forests needing centuries.
The National Parks With A Working Ranch Inside The Boundary
Learn more about these three working ranches within U.S. national park boundaries, where Western heritage, cattle grazing, and conservation coexist.
The State Parks Where Rattlesnakes Den For The Winter
Timber rattlesnakes in New York, Indiana, North Carolina, and New Jersey state parks return each winter to dens on rocky, mostly south-facing slopes.
The 10 Can't-Miss Towns on the Chesapeake Bay
Ten Chesapeake Bay towns in Maryland and Virginia known for a working canal, Crisfield crabs, Harriet Tubman history, and the free town beach in Cape Charles.
12 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In North Carolina
12 North Carolina county seats where median home values sit below the $288,900 state figure, with senior centers, jam sessions, and hospitals close by.
The Florida Town Where The Truman Show Was Filmed
Seahaven was Seaside, an 80-acre Florida town built from scratch in 1981 even before Peter Wier flew over it and set it as the stage for The Truman Show.
Why Copperheads Den In Woodpiles
Copperheads den in woodpiles because the logs offer shelter, camouflage, warmth, and a steady supply of mice. Why they move in, and how to keep them out.
9 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland towns like Portstewart, Rostrevor, and Armagh pair welcoming communities with golf, folk festivals, and busy event calendars for retirees.
11 Main Streets Where England Comes Alive
England's historic main streets bring centuries of stories to life, from medieval markets and Tudor houses to coastal inns and village shops.
2026's 9 Most Scenic Towns In Sweden
Sweden's scenic small towns range from walled Visby on Gotland to Kiruna above the Arctic Circle, with Åre ski slopes and seal safaris off Fjällbacka between.
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Tasmania
Richmond, Ross, and Bicheno lead these Tasmania town centers, where convict-era bridges, heritage main streets, and coastal paths sit a short walk apart.
10 Great Road Trips to Take on the Pacific Coast
Ten Pacific Coast road trips in Oregon, Washington, and California, including the Redwood Highway, North Cascades Highway, and Olympic Peninsula Loop.
9 Best Towns In Utah For A Two-Day Recharge
For the perfect two-day recharge, check out these small towns in Utah, which are located near extraordinary scenery such as Zion National Park.
12 Northern California Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
12 Northern California Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start pair homes far below the state median with volcano views, mountain lakes, and redwood forests.
The Bridges You Can Walk Across From One State To Another
Not every state line is marked by a roadside sign. Six bridges let pedestrians cross rivers, stand in two states, and walk alongside passing trains.
The American Counties With No Public Transit At All
These US counties lack traditional bus routes, relying instead on small bus routes as a means of connecting rural communities.
9 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The Northern United States
Nine small towns across the Northern United States, from Skaneateles, New York to Saugatuck, Michigan, where lakes, forests, and harbors keep the pace slow.